is it true the starwars sequel trilogy is being retconned??
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Ferise1 · 46-50, M
What does that mean?
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@Ferise1 it mean the sequels we got episode 7,8 and 9 wont count as direct sequels any longer. they will be put on there own seperate timesline..
its all rumors at the moment.
its all rumors at the moment.
Ferise1 · 46-50, M
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No — there’s currently no credible evidence that Star Wars sequel trilogy is being officially erased or fully retconned by Lucasfilm or The Walt Disney Company.
What’s happening is:
• A lot of fan rumors and YouTube speculation channels are claiming Disney wants to “undo” the sequels.
• Some clickbait sites amplify those rumors.
• But Lucasfilm’s actual announced projects still build on sequel-trilogy continuity, not against it. 
For example:
• The upcoming Rey-focused movie is set after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
• Rumors about Finn returning also continue sequel-era storylines rather than replacing them. 
• New films like Star Wars: Starfighter are explicitly described as taking place after Episode IX. Star Wars: Starfighter, has surfaced online via IMDb, teasing a pivotal mission led by Ryan Gosling’s character, a solitary pilot navigating a galaxy in recovery. The plot hints that his journey may significantly impact the future of the Force. Surprisingly, this reveal wasn’t officially shared by Lucasfilm during the recent Star Wars Day 2026, disappointing fans anticipating announcements. Starfighter is described as a standalone adventure set in a previously unexplored era five years after The Rise of Skywalker. Directed by Shawn Levy, known for Deadpool & Wolverine, the film was first announced at Star Wars Celebration 2025. An early look at Gosling and co-star Flynn Gray on a ship-like set was shared in August 2025. The movie also features Mia Goth, Matt Smith (believed to be villains), Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, and Amy Adams. Star Wars: Starfighter is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027.‡1778494651.0
The “retcon” rumor has existed for years. People often point to:
• the “World Between Worlds” time-travel concept from Star Wars Rebels,
• sequel backlash online,
• or Disney merchandising decisions,
as “proof.” But there has never been an official announcement that Episodes VII–IX are non-canon. 
A full reboot is also pretty unlikely financially and structurally:
• Disney invested billions into sequel-era branding, characters, books, games, and Galaxy’s Edge.
• Rey, Kylo Ren, BB-8, and the First Order are deeply integrated into modern Star Wars media. 
What is true is that the sequels remain very divisive. Online fan communities still argue heavily about them, and some fans strongly want a reboot. 
So the short answer is:
• Hard retcon / decanonization? No credible sign.
• Soft course correction? Possibly. Lucasfilm seems more cautious now and is exploring different eras and tones.
• Will future stories reinterpret or downplay parts of the sequels? Probably in some ways — Star Wars has always done that. But that’s different from erasing them.
No — there’s currently no credible evidence that Star Wars sequel trilogy is being officially erased or fully retconned by Lucasfilm or The Walt Disney Company.
What’s happening is:
• A lot of fan rumors and YouTube speculation channels are claiming Disney wants to “undo” the sequels.
• Some clickbait sites amplify those rumors.
• But Lucasfilm’s actual announced projects still build on sequel-trilogy continuity, not against it. 
For example:
• The upcoming Rey-focused movie is set after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
• Rumors about Finn returning also continue sequel-era storylines rather than replacing them. 
• New films like Star Wars: Starfighter are explicitly described as taking place after Episode IX. Star Wars: Starfighter, has surfaced online via IMDb, teasing a pivotal mission led by Ryan Gosling’s character, a solitary pilot navigating a galaxy in recovery. The plot hints that his journey may significantly impact the future of the Force. Surprisingly, this reveal wasn’t officially shared by Lucasfilm during the recent Star Wars Day 2026, disappointing fans anticipating announcements. Starfighter is described as a standalone adventure set in a previously unexplored era five years after The Rise of Skywalker. Directed by Shawn Levy, known for Deadpool & Wolverine, the film was first announced at Star Wars Celebration 2025. An early look at Gosling and co-star Flynn Gray on a ship-like set was shared in August 2025. The movie also features Mia Goth, Matt Smith (believed to be villains), Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, and Amy Adams. Star Wars: Starfighter is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027.‡1778494651.0
The “retcon” rumor has existed for years. People often point to:
• the “World Between Worlds” time-travel concept from Star Wars Rebels,
• sequel backlash online,
• or Disney merchandising decisions,
as “proof.” But there has never been an official announcement that Episodes VII–IX are non-canon. 
A full reboot is also pretty unlikely financially and structurally:
• Disney invested billions into sequel-era branding, characters, books, games, and Galaxy’s Edge.
• Rey, Kylo Ren, BB-8, and the First Order are deeply integrated into modern Star Wars media. 
What is true is that the sequels remain very divisive. Online fan communities still argue heavily about them, and some fans strongly want a reboot. 
So the short answer is:
• Hard retcon / decanonization? No credible sign.
• Soft course correction? Possibly. Lucasfilm seems more cautious now and is exploring different eras and tones.
• Will future stories reinterpret or downplay parts of the sequels? Probably in some ways — Star Wars has always done that. But that’s different from erasing them.
